The New Orleans Pelicans will be even more shorthanded to open the season than they already were. Naji Marshall suffered a bone bruise in his right knee during Saturday’s preseason game. Marshall will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
The fourth-year forward joins Trey Murphy as out for the start of the regular season for the Pelicans. Murphy is recovering from a meniscus injury in his left knee.
The injuries to Murphy and Marshall could open up an opportunity for one of the team’s training camp invites to make the regular season roster. New Orleans may also lean on two-way player Kaiser Gates and Dereon Seabron more than was expected.
